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National Forests in Florida Overview The National Forests in Florida manage three national forests: the Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala. Combined, these national forest lands span almost 1.2 million acres in north and central Florida. That 1.2 million acres includes about 500,000 acres of … Continued
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Overview The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest covers more than 1.5 million acres of Wisconsin’s northwoods. Though technically 2 separate national forests, they have been administered together since 1998. Along with the best hikes in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest listed … Continued
Superior National Forest Overview Superior National Forest is located in northeastern Minnesota between the Canadian border and the north shores of Lake Superior. Despite its vast remote settings, it is the eighth most visited national forest in the nation. The … Continued
Chippewa National Forest Overview Chippewa National Forest, located in northern Minnesota, was the first national forest established east of the Mississippi River in 1908. Over 400,000 acres of the Chippewa National Forest are actually lakes and wetlands. The Chippewa contains … Continued
Black Hills National Forest Overview Black Hills National Forest, in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, consists of 1.2 million acres of forested hills and mountains, approximately 110 miles long and 70 miles wide. The Black Hills rise from the adjacent grasslands … Continued